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2019 Literary Gala: Richard Robinson, 2019 PEN America Publisher Honoree

MultimediaMay 22, 2019

Watch PEN America Publisher Honoree Richard Robinson's remarks at the 2019 PEN America Literary Gala, including an introduction by actor Alec Baldwin. More

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Defenders of Truth to Take the Stage at 2019 PEN America Literary Gala, May 21 at the American Museum of Natural History

Press ReleaseJanuary 14, 2019

“Throughout his decades-long career and innumerable political bombshells that he has revealed, Bob Woodward’s scrupulous reporting and meticulous sourcing have never been convincingly impugned,” said PEN America Chief Executive… More

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2018 Literary Gala: Carolyn Reidy, 2018 PEN America Publisher Honoree

MultimediaMay 23, 2018

For those of us dedicated to introducing the work of writers to the world, it is repugnant when someone, anyone—whether it is the general public, media pundits, local school… More

2017 Literary Gala: John Sargent, PEN Publisher Honoree

April 26, 2017

It is easy to feel safe, and it is easy to be safe. But as we face these decisions, I hope we will stand for what is right, not… More

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